WATERTOWN, MA – Local leaders and activists from across the Eastern Region gathered for a dynamic and impactful weekend of educational sessions, case studies and hands-on workshops from March 20-22 in Watertown, Massachusetts.
The first-of-its-kind Grassroots Seminar brought together a dedicated group of participants for a comprehensive program designed to strengthen advocacy at the local level and advance the Armenian Cause.
Centered around the theme “Reignite, Reengage, Reactivate,” the seminar delivered on its mission, equipping attendees with practical tools, strategic insight and renewed purpose. Participants have already begun implementing key takeaways in their respective communities, carrying forward momentum for renewed local mobilization in the lead-up to genocide commemorations.
Deeply inspired was Arev Buchaklian, a youth activist with the ANC of Wisconsin and a member of the Armenian Youth Federation. “To take part in the ANCA Grassroots Seminar was a privilege. In a space defined by intellectual rigor and shared purpose, I experienced a forum for critical engagement with Armenian advocacy and a renewed sense of belonging. The convergence of voices from across the region highlighted the strength of our collective commitment as a diaspora. What I will carry forward most is a profound sense of responsibility to translate the inspiration, dialogue and solidarity cultivated at the seminar into sustained action within my own community and beyond,” Buchaklian said.